On the recordNovember 10, 2026
Today, we rely 100 percent on foreign sources for 12 critical minerals essential to our military and our economy.
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ernst.senate.govToday, we rely 100 percent on foreign sources for 12 critical minerals essential to our military and our economy.
Senator Ernst highlights reliance on foreign minerals.
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